Keep up-to-date when adding technology to sports and fitness equipment

New technologies are created daily that affect the products being manufactured for both institutional and personal use in sports and fitness markets. As with recreation facility managers, the professionals who select, purchase, and incorporate equipment into programs and facilities need to be aware not only of the “latest and greatest” but also of what might be coming in the future.

What started as a group of physical educators, teachers, and coaches, emerges as a profession

As the activity offerings grew and more campus facilities were dedicated specifically to recreational pursuits, institutions also needed more full-time administrators. As a result, what started as a group of physical educators, teachers, and coaches helping students plan sporting events eventually emerged as a profession in its own right—one that now includes a myriad of positions.

Community relationships vital for campus recreational sports professional

The location of an institution of higher education affects the relationship between the community and the institution, which is known as the “town-and-gown” relationship. In many cases, the campus recreational sports department serves as a bridge between the institution and community.

The profession of campus recreational sports was founded on principles that remain at its core today: professional development of practitioners, nurturing of student learning and development, and dedication to promoting lifelong learning and healthy lifestyles for students and other members of the university community. Successful prospective professionals demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of these core principles.

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This reference offers current and aspiring professionals a comprehensive and practical discussion of campus recreation management. Chapters covering foundational topics of budgeting, marketing, assessment, risk management, and management of personnel, facilities, and services are complemented by current topics in technology, programming, and community building.

Developed by the NIRSA, Campus Recreational Sports offers the latest industry guidelines and best practices based on the knowledge, expertise, and experience of leading campus recreation professionals across the nation. Both current and future professionals can rely on Campus Recreational Sports for guidance in the management of indoor and outdoor recreation and sport facilities.

Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments

Chapter 1. Evolution of Campus Recreational Sports: Adapting to the Age of AccountabilityDoug Franklin
Defining Campus Recreational Sports in a Changing World
Learning and the Age of Accountability
Evolution in Campus Recreational Sports: Adaptation in a Changing World
Organizational Fit and Location
Issues and Trends
Summary
References
Glossary

Chapter 2. A Career in Campus Recreational SportsSarah E. Hardin
Growth of the Profession
Campus Recreational Sports as a Career
Professional Preparation
Educational Credentials
Opportunities to Attain Professional Skills
Lifelong Learning: Professional Development Opportunities
Principles of the Profession
Summary
References
Glossary

Chapter 8. Technology for the Recreation PractitionerRobert L. Frye and José H. Gonzalez
Making the Right Selection
New Technology in Facility Management
New Technology in Sports and Fitness Equipment
Using Marketing Technology
Using Technology in Staff Development
Summary
Glossary
References

Reference for campus recreation professionals. Text for NIRSA and recreation professors for use in courses discussing recreation and sport facility management in general and campus recreation and sport facility management.

NIRSA is the premier association of leaders in collegiate recreation who transform lives and facilitate the development of healthy communities worldwide. By providing opportunities for learning and growth, supporting and sharing meaningful research, and fostering networking among our member community, NIRSA is a leader in higher education and champion for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness. Since its foundation in 1950, NIRSA membership has grown to comprise nearly 4,000 dedicated professionals, students, and associates, serving an estimated 7.7 million students. Supported by the National Center team, based in Corvallis, Oregon, NIRSA is governed by volunteer leaders from across North America.